Possession by Laila Ali (young adult books to read .txt) 📗

"We don't have any other option. And you know I don't back off of my words"

"Then when we are bringing the plan to action?"

"After three days"

"And what about the traitor?"

"After four days, he would be right infront of us"

"Are you sure?"

"Only if our plans get successful. If this plan somehow reached someone other than three of us, then the danger is their."

"Precautions are necessary" he replied, analysing the scenario.

"Very"

"But, I guess we should get our hands on the black sheep among us, first"

"We don't have enough time. We are leaving after three days"

"But what if this infor-"

"Assalam o alaikum bhai!" a sudden voice grabbed everyone's attention.

There heads jerked towards the source of voice. It was Haseeb.

Happiness danced in Zahra's eyes on seeing him, standing there.

"HASEEB!" she almost screamed. "WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE?!" She asked, excitedly as she stood up but he was already walking towards the sofa where she was sitting and sat by her side.

"You don't remember, Irtaza bhai had asked me to join the office and since then my innocent soul is wandering here and there in this large building whose top reaches the sky" he exaggerated, his features were weary and tired, "On the top of it, bhai you know, how relentless he is, I also have to carry on with my studies too along with understanding the business. I think bhai has some personal issues with me or what" he explained, for a second zoning out that he was sitting in his office, only his miseries clouding his brain.

"Bhai is sitting right over here, Haseeb" Moosa cut in.

"Oh shit!" he stood up startled, "I totally forgot" he shrieked. "I was just telling her, bhai always over burden me and I don't know why I had to go through half of the business deals. Irtaza bhai is so cruel" Now he said to Moosa, in a complaining tone. His brain was really worked up as he just presided a meeting and came to explain the outcomes to Irtaza.

"That I am, Haseeb. What brought you here?" This time it was Irtaza and he turned his head towards him.

"Oh sorry. I totally forgot that you were here. Actually, I came to gave you the outcome of meeting you asked me to preside over"

"Sit and explain" he said and with that Haseeb explained him everything, opening the file infront of him and showing it to him.

"If we opt for deal one they striked, it would result us in loss and them in favour. The deal two was reasonable but with a miner profit. The company looked quiet keen to do business with us but I don't think we should initiate any business with them"

"Why?" he cocked a brow, the answer was in his mind after listening his explanation but he was testing Haseeb, observing how much of business rules he had learnt by now.

"Bhai-" he started again.

"Sir" Irtaza reprimanded. He had asked him to address him as 'sir' or 'boss' in office.

"Sorry. Sir, if we analyse the whole situation, it is evident that this company is new in market. It wouldn't bring us much of profit to work with them. Also if we look at the option one they had placed infront of us, it shows us how much dull-witted they are. A typical business person is the one who thinks about the favour of his and his partner too but here they are just thinking about their profit, not ours. Hence, they are not credible for the business world, if they become share holder of our company then there decisions could affect us lot. Also with my insight, I don't think they are intelligent enough to run the business. I gurantee wit these tactics, they'd drown themselves in debt very soon" he explained in his professional tone.

"Well done, Haseeb" Irtaza commented.

"Now are you back to bhai or still sir?" he asked in his troublesome voice.

He chuckled.

"We aren't dealing with business now. Aren't we?" he replied.

"Okay, thank God. Please bhai I want some juice, food, coffee and a lots of things to eat"

"Me too" Zahra said, coyly. She was famished, at breakfast she just had a sandwich. And the boredom she felt here all alone just increased her hunger.

"Oh Zahra! How are you? I totally forgot about you for a moment" he said making her laugh.

"I'll order some food for you both." Irtaza told before calling his personal assistant to order some food and continued his conversation with Moosa. Meanwhile Haseeb sat with Zahra on the sofa and they both begin to have a little chit chat.

"How are you Zahra" he whispered as Moosa and Irtaza were discussing.

"I'm fine. You tell? How's Dua? Haya? Mama? Everyone?"

"They all are fine. Why don't you visit haveli?"

"I will soon. You don't worry. You know I missed you so much Haseeb."

"Same here. But Dua seems quiet upset with you"

"What made you feel that?"

"Whenever I try to conversate that we should go and meet you, she always either changes the topic or say that she doesn't want to meet you. What happened between you two?"

"You remember I left a letter before running away with Daniyal that day. Dua read it and said that I shouldn't have played with Irtaza's emotions like that"

"Hmm....I see. But I think, she is right over here to be upset with you. Nevermind. You tell? Are you and Irtaza bhai fine now?"

"Yes we are. He takes good care of me but I'm confused Haseeb."

"Confused over what?"

"The whole situation is very confusing for me"

"What situation Zahra? Tell me clearly."

"I don't trust Irtaza, Haseeb. No matter how much he says that he loves me, I can't trust him"

"I understand Zahra. We'll have a detailed talk on this later on. Because this whispering is now annoying me" he whisper yelled as both Moosa and Irtaza were talking about the mission and they didn't want to disturb them.